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Hello, welcome to my home page. Here you will
find information pertaining to my Hobbies. They
include Model Railroading, Rail Photos and
Railroadiana. All mainly center around the
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. When scrolling through,
you will see photos of PRR Models, Prototype
Hardware and Collectibles.

Below you will see different catagories for
your viewing pleasure. So enjoy the pics!

INTERESTING ITEMS I HAVE COME ACROSS THAT
ARE NOT PART OF MY COLLECTION BUT WISH THEY
WERE!

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** SPECIAL FEATURE--VINTAGE P&LE PHOTOS**

This small collection of photographs were taken
in the mid 1940's by my Dad. He used a small
Brownie type camera so the quality is poor but
atleast the vintage views were captured on
film. The location of the pictures are at the
P&LE Yards at College (Beaver Falls, Pa.).
Scenes include Locos, Turntable/Roundhouse,
Transfer Caboose and an outstanding view of the
Double Crossover which was located directly in
front of the Station. Boy have things changed
the past 60 years. The Station survives as does
the Roundhouse. Only one track (CSX) now passes
through.

Several Years ago while searching thru a local
Antique Shop, I found these interesting and
rare views of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie
Railroad. The following scenes represent a very
difficult move of the Beaver Falls/New Brighton
P&LE Passenger Station. I do not recall the
year this move occured but probably circa 1925.
I also do not know the reason for the move. The
station was moved, in one piece, approximately
300 yards railroad west.
This was an interesting move. Very difficult
factors came into play during this move. The
station had to be raised, placed on cribbage,
moved across the main line tracks, down an
embackment, then moved up river, travel thru a
very tight fit under the PRR Pittsburgh-Fort
Wayne Mainline Bridge crossing, pulled further
up river, then back across the P&LE main to
where the station was relocated. It stayed
there until the late 1970's when it was
demolished. The following photos I believe are
placed in order. /CENTER>

Photo 1 shows the general view before the
move. Station would be located to left of
passenger platform in this photograph. Station
would be moved to the right of tracks down to
the river bank and then dragged westward under
and thru the PRR Bridge. In the distance you
can see the P&LE tracks under the PRR Bridge.
This opening was too narrow and low for the
movement of the Station via this path. Thus the
Station was taken to river side for the move
under the PRR Bridge where the clearence was
greater. Photo 2, I believe, shows the stations
original location. Appears the platform has
been removed for the future move.

Photo 3 shows the station on blocks. I believe
this view is showing the station moved across
the tracks from its original position. Photo 4
shows the station at the bank of the Beaver
River in position for its move west.

Photo 5 shows the station enroute to its new
location. View is of station near the PRR
Bridge crossing. Photo 6 is the same location
but photo was taken from the west side of the
station looking under the PRR bridge.

Interesting move! I would have liked to have
been there to see what all was involved. I have
no record as to how long the move took. The old
saying, "where there's a will, there's a way",
surely was the case here.

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PRR ART WORK

My Brother, David, is also a Fan of the PRR. He
is also an artist. He combines the two and the
results can be seen of the following pieces, and others, at the link below. Prints maybe available
for certain pieces as well. Email for details.